Best 6 Thanksgiving Carrots Recipes
Thanksgiving dinner is not complete without the traditional sides like creamy mashed potatoes, stuffing, and of course, carrots. This versatile vegetable can be prepared in a variety of ways, from roasting and sautéing to steaming and boiling. Whether you prefer your carrots sweet, savory, or somewhere in between, there's a recipe out there that's sure to please everyone at your table.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
A SIMPLE VEGGIE DISH THAT WILL STEAL THE SHOW THIS THANKSGIVING
This easy Thanksgiving recipe features fresh carrots smothered in cinnamon butter and then baked in the oven until they are perfectly glazed and tender.
Provided by Becky Tarala
Categories Side Dishes
Time 1h30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Clean carrots and arrange in a 9" x 13" baking dish.
- Using an electric mixer, cream the butter, sugar, salt, and cinnamon. While the mixer is running, slowly add the boiling water and orange juice.
- Pour mixture over the carrots and cover the dish with aluminum foil. Bake for 90 minutes.
- Remove the foil and transfer carrots to a serving platter. Drizzle carrots with the melted cinnamon butter from the baking dish. Garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 219 per serving
ROASTED CARROTS
Get the most out of your root vegetables with Ina Garten's Roasted Carrots recipe from Barefoot Contessa on Food Network.
Provided by Ina Garten
Categories side-dish
Time 30m
Yield 6 servings
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F.
- If the carrots are thick, cut them in half lengthwise; if not, leave whole. Slice the carrots diagonally in 1 1/2-inch-thick slices. (The carrots will shrink while cooking so make the slices big.) Toss them in a bowl with the olive oil, salt, and pepper. Transfer to a sheet pan in 1 layer and roast in the oven for 20 minutes, until browned and tender.
- Toss the carrots with minced dill or parsley, season to taste, and serve.
THANKSGIVING CARROTS
Here's a new side dish for Thanksgiving. It is very good and pretty. It came from our local newspaper.
Provided by Chris from Kansas
Categories Vegetable
Time 55m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Wash and sort cranberries; place in large mixing bowl.
- Add carrots, apple, sugar, salt and cider and stir to blend well.
- Spray a 2-quart casserole with nonstick spray coating.
- Spoon vegetable mixture into casserole.
- Dot vegetables with butter.
- Bake, covered in preheated oven at 350 for 40 minutes or until carrots are tender.
- Stir midway through baking.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 230.2, Fat 6.1, SaturatedFat 1.1, Sodium 464.2, Carbohydrate 46, Fiber 6.7, Sugar 34.7, Protein 1.3
BAKED SHREDDED CARROTS
Everyone who samples this crisp and tender carrot dish loves it. I make it often when we have fresh produce from our garden. Its bright orange color of the shredded carrots looks so pretty on our Thanksgiving table. -Carole Hartwig, Horicon, Wisconsin
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Side Dishes
Time 55m
Yield 6 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 325°. In a large bowl, combine carrots, onions, sugar, salt and celery salt. Transfer to an ungreased 1-1/2-qt. baking dish. Dot with butter., Cover and bake 45-50 minutes or until carrots are crisp-tender.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 135 calories, Fat 8g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 438mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
THANKSGIVING CARROT SALAD
This one is one of my favorites, so easy and delicious. You can use La lechera® dulce de leche condensed milk instead of the original condensed milk.
Provided by male
Categories Salad Vegetable Salad Recipes Carrot Salad Recipes
Time 1h10m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 5
Steps:
- Combine carrots, coconut, walnuts, raisins, and sweetened condensed milk in a salad bowl. Refrigerate until chilled, about 1 hour; serve cold.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 266.8 calories, Carbohydrate 32.7 g, Cholesterol 8.3 mg, Fat 14.4 g, Fiber 3.8 g, Protein 5.3 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 97.9 mg, Sugar 25.2 g
ROASTED CARROTS
This dish is inspired by a roasted carrot antipasto I recently sampled at Oliveto Cafe in Oakland, Calif. The roasted carrots were tossed with lots of parsley and thyme, and I loved the way those bitter herbs offset the sweetness of the carrots.
Provided by Martha Rose Shulman
Categories easy, side dish
Time 1h
Yield Serves six
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees. Oil a sheet pan or a baking dish large enough to fit all of the carrots in a single layer. Place the carrots in a large bowl, and toss with the olive oil, salt, pepper, thyme and oregano.
- Spread in an even layer in the prepared pan or baking dish. Cover with foil, and place in the oven for 30 minutes. Uncover, and if the carrots are not yet tender, turn the heat down to 375 degrees and return to the oven for 10 to 15 more minutes until tender. Add the parsley, stir gently, and taste and adjust salt and pepper. Serve hot, warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 124, UnsaturatedFat 6 grams, Carbohydrate 15 grams, Fat 7 grams, Fiber 4 grams, Protein 2 grams, SaturatedFat 1 gram, Sodium 373 milligrams, Sugar 7 grams
Tips:
- Choose the right carrots: Select fresh, firm carrots with bright orange color. Avoid carrots with blemishes or bruises.
- Peel and cut the carrots evenly: This will help them cook evenly. For baby carrots, you can leave them whole.
- Use a variety of cooking methods: Roasting, sautéing, boiling, and steaming are all great ways to cook carrots. Each method will give you a different texture and flavor.
- Season the carrots well: Salt, pepper, garlic, herbs, and spices are all great ways to add flavor to carrots. Don't be afraid to experiment.
- Add carrots to other dishes: Carrots are a great addition to soups, stews, salads, and casseroles. They add sweetness, color, and nutrition.
Conclusion:
Carrots are a versatile and delicious vegetable that can be enjoyed in many different ways. Whether you're roasting them, sautéing them, boiling them, or steaming them, there's a carrot recipe out there for everyone. So next time you're looking for a healthy and flavorful side dish, give carrots a try. You won't be disappointed.
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